Questions_and_Answers_second_round.pdf

Q1 Everyone knows the importance of using 12 point font for the text body, but having 12 point incorporated into the charts and diagrams as well really limits the overall professional-grade quality of the graphics we're incorporating into our proposals. Charts/diagrams, even with 8 point font are highly readable and for the most part, the Government readily allows 8/10 point font on the charts and diagrams. This has been the case on most all of the proposals I've been involved with.

Requiring 12 point font on charts and diagrams would force using graphics much larger than needed, and with a 25-page restriction to the proposal itself, this would present a considerable challenge.

Would you please reconsider allowing a lesser font (8 point or 10 point) just for the charts and diagrams?

A1 On charts, tables, diagrams do not use less than 8 point Times New Roman Font. On all other portions of the document utilize 12 point Times New Roman Font.

Q2 Can I ask - The 25 page limit. That is the cover, the SF1449, pricing CLIN tables, and technical requirement?

A2 The SF1149 and the Pricing CLIN tables will not be included in the 25 page limit. Cover sheets and the technical requirement response will be included in the 25 page limit.

Q3 It may be too late to ask this question but can you please confirm that the SF1449 and 1449 Continuation sheets are all considered part of the page count.

A4 The SF1449 and SF1449 continuation sheet will not be counted in the 25 page limit.

Q3 Because the eight page DD Form 254 is included in the 25 page proposal limit, can we submit only page one (which includes all contractor provided information) of the DD Form 254 in our proposal?

A3 The DD Form 254 is NOT included in the 25 page limit. The DD Form 254 does not count against the 25 page limit. Please include all pages of the DD Form 254 with your proposal.